MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take online courses.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Samoa to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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