MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
online education technology are providing the means for
students
all over 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 MOOCs are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are having to deal with
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
demand
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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