MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
online education have empowered
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are struggling with
today because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desire
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This definitive new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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