MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
blended learning technology enable
people
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Benin to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to grasp how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This gripping new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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