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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
digital education technology have empowered
people
all over the world
to take classes online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massive online courses are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online education institutions
are struggling with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to know how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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