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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
distance learning technology are enabling
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOC courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online education organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
exciting new open educational
experiments.
Trainers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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