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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
blended learning organizations
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can stakeholders
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
demand for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
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