MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
gains in
elearning technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
topics that
blended learning organizations
are having to struggle with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Moldova to conduct these MOOCs?
How can educators
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
want
to better grasp
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
demand for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This dramatic new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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