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
talks about
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning technology are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because online education technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time.
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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