MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
humans
all over the world
to participate in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Everyone wants
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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