MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
electronic educational technology make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are quite a few
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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