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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
people
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning institutions
are having to consider
now that elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can teachers
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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