MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are having to consider
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can participants
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
need for
data
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This exciting new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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