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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
evolvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
all over the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to consider
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to know how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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