MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
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 Around the World is a
book
that
researches
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
advances in
elearning technology have enabled
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Germany to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
facts
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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