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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to consider
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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