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 this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
gains in
blended learning technology make it possible for
people
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOCs are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning institutions
have to consider
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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