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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology are enabling
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Corporations want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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