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 the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
elearning technology have empowered
people
all over the world
to participate in online courses.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This gripping new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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