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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology enable
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can learners
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Public servants want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
need for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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