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 the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
blended learning technology are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning institutions
are dealing with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
need for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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