MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
online education technology have empowered
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOC courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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