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 the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
electronic educational technology are providing the means for
learners
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning organizations
must deal with
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desideratum
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open education
experiments.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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