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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
describes
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
humans
in nations all around the world
to take classes online.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
learning technology organizations
must deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can learners
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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