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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning are providing the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
want
to understand
these
fascinating new open educational
experiments.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
need for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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