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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
digital education technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
blended learning institutions
are having to struggle with
today because online education technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Germany to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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