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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
online education technology are providing the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
blended learning institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
necessity
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desideratum for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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