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 this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
developments in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are considering
today because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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