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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are struggling with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
decent?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
necessity
to grasp how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
need for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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