MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
evolvements in
online education are empowering
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
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 MOOC classes are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology organizations
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can we
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Academics want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
demand for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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