MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
gains in
e-learning technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To respond to this
demand for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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