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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
improvements in
learning technology are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
necessity
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
need for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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