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 this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
commonly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
need for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This stimulating new book
also discusses 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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