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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
evolvements in
elearning technology are enabling
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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