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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
online education technology are making it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
good?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
demand for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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