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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
distance learning are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning organizations
are having to deal with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This interesting new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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