MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
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
edited collection
that
addresses
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
elearning technology have made it possible for
people
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
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 a variety of
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This exciting new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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