MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
deals with
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
distance learning technology make it possible for
students
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning organizations
are considering
today because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
ventures.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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