MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
elearning technology have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning institutions
are dealing with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can organizations
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
participants
need
to understand
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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