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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
advances in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
learners
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Trainers want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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