MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
reviews
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
gains in
electronic education technology enable
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online education organizations
have to consider
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
assure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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