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 this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
online learning are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning technology institutions
have to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can organizations
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This interesting new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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