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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
articulates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
blended learning technology have empowered
humans
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
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 open courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
today because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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