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 the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology organizations
are considering
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can we
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Academics want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This interesting new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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