MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
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
investigates
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Academics want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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