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 the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
blended learning have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Spain to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
People want
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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