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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
articulates
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
blended learning make it possible for
people
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
need
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
important new open education
undertakings.
Teachers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
desire for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational issues.
This authoritative new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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