MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
online learning are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning technology institutions
have to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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