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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advances in
distance learning are making it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
online education organizations
must deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can organizations
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to grasp how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This gripping new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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