MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
developments in
elearning have provided the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This amazing new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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