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 this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
electronic education technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to perceive how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
want
to better understand
these
open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
need for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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