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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
studies
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
gains in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning organizations
have to struggle with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also explores 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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