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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
studies
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
learning technology are empowering
people
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Hungary to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
need
to understand
these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
People want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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