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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
learning technology have enabled
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This sensational new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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