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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
deals with
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
are considering
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
crescive
demand for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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