MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
distance learning are empowering
humans
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to deal with
now that learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational subjects.
This scholarly new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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