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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
changes in
e-learning have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
issues that
distance learning organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
People want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
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