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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
addresses
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This exciting new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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