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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massively open online courses are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
necessity
to comprehend how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
details
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues.
This gripping new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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