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 the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
gains in
distance learning technology are enabling
students
all over the world
to participate in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology institutions
have to deal with
now that learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
undertakings.
Students want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This amazing new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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