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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
facts
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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