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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
articulates
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
all over the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
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
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
promising new open education
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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