MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
online education technology are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
These MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
today because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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