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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
New
advancements in
electronic education technology are providing the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
distance learning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This scholarly new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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