MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
online learning technology have enabled
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
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 online MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning organizations
are having to deal with
now that distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can participants
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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