MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
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
addresses
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
developments in
digital education technology are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online education organizations
are struggling with
now that online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
certify that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can participants
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As distance learning becomes more
procurable there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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