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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
changes in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning organizations
have to consider
today because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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