MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
distance learning have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning organizations
are dealing with
today because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
need for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This sensational new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
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