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 the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
online learning make it possible for
humans
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.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning organizations
are having to deal with
today because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
certify that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
want
to better perceive
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To handle this
increasing
desire for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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