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 this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
blended learning make it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Students want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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