MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
humans
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses online.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
have to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Kenya to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This definitive new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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