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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
distance learning organizations
have to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can learners
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
demand for
facts
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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