MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
distance learning technology enable
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
distance learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
new open education
endeavours.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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