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 this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
evolvements in
online education have empowered
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to consider
today because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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