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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are having to consider
now that learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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