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 the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
online learning technology have enabled
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online education institutions
have to struggle with
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Uganda to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desideratum
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
demand for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This exciting new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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