MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
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
book
that
considers
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open courses are
commonly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning institutions
have to struggle with
today because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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