MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to consider
now that online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Trainers want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
demand for
details
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This intriguing new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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