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 this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
developments in
online education technology have enabled
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
are struggling with
now that learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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