MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
talks about
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
electronic educational technology are providing the means for
students
all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning institutions
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can students
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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