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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
today because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
ensure that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can teachers
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This gripping new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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