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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
changes in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Italy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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