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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
humans
all around the world
to take classes online.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
demand
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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