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 the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
developments in
online education technology have made it possible for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
These massively open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning organizations
have to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
promising new open educational
experiments.
Scientists want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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