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 the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
improvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
desideratum
to perceive how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Trainers want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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