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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
developments in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
people
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning institutions
are considering
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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