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 this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
e-learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
issues that
e-learning organizations
are having to attend to
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Russia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This definitive new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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