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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
These massive open courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Trainers want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
demand for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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