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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
elearning technology make it possible for
people
all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can organizations
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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