MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
learners
all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online learning institutions
have to consider
today because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Academics want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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