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 the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
electronic education technology have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
important new open education
undertakings.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
desideratum for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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