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 the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
articulates
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
assure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
desideratum for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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