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 the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
students
in nations all aver the world
to take online courses.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are several
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can organizations
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
People want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
need for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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