MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
online education technology enable
people
in nations all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning organizations
are considering
now that learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Everyone wants
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This authoritative new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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