MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advances in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
demand for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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