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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
learners
in every nation on earth
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
issues that
online learning technology organizations
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
certify that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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