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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning make it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can we
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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