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 the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can learners
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can educators
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
open education
ventures.
Students want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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