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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massive open online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are considering
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Australia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
desire
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To handle this
demand for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
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