MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
reviews
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
humans
all around the world
to participate in online courses.
These MOOC courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are having to consider
today because online education technology is
improving so fast.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of education 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 participants
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
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
available there is a
increasing
need
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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