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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advances in
electronic education technology have made it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in online courses.
These online MOOC courses are
customarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are considering
today because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
new open education
endeavours.
Trainers want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
need for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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