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 this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are having to attend to
now that online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
demand
to perceive how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
desire for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This scholarly new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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