MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are considering
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Academics want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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