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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
reviews
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advances in
online learning technology are providing the means for
learners
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
have to consider
today because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
demand for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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