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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
talks about
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
changes in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can we
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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