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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
online learning are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
now that online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can students
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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