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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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