MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
distance learning are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Benin to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
desire for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This scholarly new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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