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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOC courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Jersey to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Everybody wants
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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