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 this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to attend to
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can we
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
need
to better comprehend
these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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