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
book
which
examines
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
New
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
humans
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
These MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can we
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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