MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
researches
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
demand
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
compelling new open education
experiments.
Public servants want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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