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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
reviews
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
learning technology make it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
blended learning organizations
are struggling with
now that elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can institutions
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
want
to better understand
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
need for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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