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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
improvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning institutions
are having to deal with
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
promising new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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