MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
students
all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This authoritative new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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