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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to deal with
now that elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can stakeholders
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
undertakings.
Public servants want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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