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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
digital education technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can stakeholders
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
need
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This exciting new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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