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 this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
evolvements in
elearning enable
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive open online courses are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning organizations
must deal with
now that online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can organizations
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
information
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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