MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
studies
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
online learning technology are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
e-learning institutions
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can organizations
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This amazing new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
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