MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advances in
learning technology make it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can students
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time.
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
want
to understand
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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