MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
deals with
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
e-learning technology have empowered
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are several
topics that
e-learning organizations
are having to attend to
now that elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Israel to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Everybody wants
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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