MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
addresses
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
electronic education technology enable
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning institutions
have to deal with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Namibia to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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