MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
researches
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
digital education technology are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning institutions
have to consider
now that distance learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
certify that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desire for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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