MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
changes in
distance learning technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning institutions
are considering
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
necessity
to grasp how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
important new open educational
undertakings.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
demand for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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