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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning have provided the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
must deal with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Corporations want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
growing
need for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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