MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
researches
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
humans
all around the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOC courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can we
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
new open education
ventures.
Everybody wants
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
need for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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