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.
Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
e-learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning institutions
are dealing with
today because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can organizations
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This amazing new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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