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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
e-learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
demand
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
need for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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