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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
electronic educational technology enable
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
People want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
need for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This sensational new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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