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.
Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
deals with
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massive online courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are having to consider
now that distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can students
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desire
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
People want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desire for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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