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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
elearning technology are making it possible for
students
all over the world
to participate in online courses.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massive online courses are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Peru to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
open education
undertakings.
Educators want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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