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.
Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
These online MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can learners
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This amazing new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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