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.
Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advances in
learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
One Month to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Trainers want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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