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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
topics
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
online learning have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Russia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
new open educational
experiments.
Lecturers want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
desideratum for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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