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 the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
elearning technology have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
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.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can we
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
desideratum
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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