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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
distance learning technology have enabled
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are having to consider
now that online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can organizations
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
desire for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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