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 the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
reviews
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
distance learning technology are enabling
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
today because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open education
experiments.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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