MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
online education technology are providing the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This sensational new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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