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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
learners
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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