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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
online education technology have made it possible for
students
all around the world
to take online classes.
These online MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are having to attend to
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
want
to better understand
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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