MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
e-learning are enabling
people
in nations all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These online MOOC courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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