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 the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
studies
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
The latest
changes in
distance learning have enabled
students
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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