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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
blended learning make it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in online courses.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
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 education resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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