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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
elearning technology have provided the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
need
to understand
these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
People want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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