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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
blended learning technology are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These online MOOC courses are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
procurable there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
want
to better understand
these
promising new open education
ventures.
Academics want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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