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 this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
These MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
need
to understand
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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