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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
online learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning organizations
are struggling with
now that online education technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can students
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
undertakings.
Educators want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This amazing new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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