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 this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
elearning technology have empowered
people
in nations all aver the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can we
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Universities want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This dramatic new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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