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 the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
describes
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
evolvements in
e-learning have empowered
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massive online courses are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can students
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
open educational
ventures.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
desideratum for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This new book
also considers 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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