MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advances in
e-learning technology have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massive online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to deal with
today because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can educators
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can students
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to perceive how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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