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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
blended learning technology are empowering
humans
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
open education
ventures.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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