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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
deals with
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
learning technology are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This sensational new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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