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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
certify that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This sensational new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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