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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
humans
all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning organizations
are struggling with
today because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can we
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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