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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can participants
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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