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 this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
learning technology institutions
are considering
now that e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can participants
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
prolific there is a
demand
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This sensational new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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