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 this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
gains in
distance learning technology enable
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desire for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This dramatic new book
also explores 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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