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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Russia to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
experiments.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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