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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
online education technology are empowering
humans
all around the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
issues that
online education institutions
are dealing with
now that learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Academics want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
need for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This sensational new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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