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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
evolvements in
digital education technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are several
topics that
online learning organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
promising new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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