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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
distance learning are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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