MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 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 is a
book
that
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
e-learning technology have empowered
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can we
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
necessity
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
demand for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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