MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
distance learning are making it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in online courses.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to consider
today because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
demand
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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