MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
people
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOCs are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can learners
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Germany to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
need for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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