MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology have empowered
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
One Month to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To handle this
expanding
need for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This amazing new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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