MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
investigates
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
today because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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