MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
developments in
learning technology enable
students
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
These online MOOC courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online education organizations
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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