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 the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
gains in
digital education technology are making it possible for
humans
all around the world
to take classes online.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
have to struggle with
today because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
guarantee that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Corporations want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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