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.
Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
advancements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
want
to better perceive
these
fascinating new open education
experiments.
Professors want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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