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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
People want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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