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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to consider
today because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can institutions
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Students want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
need for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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