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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology have enabled
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desire for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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