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 the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning institutions
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can learners
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Togo to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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