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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
blended learning technology enable
humans
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning organizations
have to consider
now that learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
want
to understand
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Students want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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