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.
Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
studies
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
digital education technology are enabling
students
in nations all aver the world
to take courses online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These online MOOC courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
today because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to comprehend how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
important new open education
ventures.
Academics want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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