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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
online learning technology are providing the means for
learners
all around the world
to participate in courses online.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are dealing with
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This amazing new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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