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 this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
elearning technology enable
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOCs are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education organizations
are having to attend to
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can stakeholders
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
need for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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