MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
distance learning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Canada to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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