MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
reviews
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
online learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online education institutions
are struggling with
now that elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can students
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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