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
book
that
analyzes
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
elearning technology make it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To handle this
desire for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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