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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
people
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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