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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
learning technology enable
students
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
These MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are struggling with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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