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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advances in
online learning technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning technology institutions
must deal with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can stakeholders
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
One Month to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desire
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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