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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
studies
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
developments in
online education technology make it possible for
people
all around the world
to participate in online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These online MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online education institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can participants
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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