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 this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
gains in
online education have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Trainers want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This exciting new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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