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 this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
deals with
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOCs are
customarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to consider
now that learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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