MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
addresses
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
developments in
e-learning are enabling
humans
all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are considering
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
demand for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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