MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can we
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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