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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
developments in
online learning have provided the means for
people
all over the world
to be participants in courses online.
These online MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are considering
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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