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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
distance learning technology have empowered
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
necessity
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This interesting new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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