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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
gains in
e-learning technology are enabling
students
all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can stakeholders
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
need for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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