MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
distance learning technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
need
to better comprehend
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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