MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
reviews
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology enable
learners
in every nation on earth
to take courses online.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
want
to understand
these
significant new open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
need for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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