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 this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
digital education technology are providing the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning organizations
are having to deal with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
need for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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