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 this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
digital education technology are empowering
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOCs are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Norway to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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