MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
reviews
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
online learning technology have provided the means for
students
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to consider
now that online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
necessity
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
new open education
initiatives.
People want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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