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 is a
book
that
examines
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOC classes are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Syria to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
demand for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This authoritative new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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