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.
Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
These massive open courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
most important 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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