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 the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
deals with
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
electronic educational technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to deal with
now that learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
important new open education
ventures.
Academics want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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