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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
addresses
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in online classes.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
passable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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