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 the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
talks about
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
blended learning technology enable
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
now that online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Rice University to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
desire
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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