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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
necessity
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
facts
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This definitive new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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