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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
advances in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
learners
all around the world
to be participants in courses 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
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to attend to
in 2015 because online education technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
certify that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can organizations
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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