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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology have enabled
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to deal with
today because learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can organizations
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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