MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to consider
now that online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This amazing new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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