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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
online learning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education institutions
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This definitive new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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