MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
online learning technology have provided the means for
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
demand for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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