MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
e-learning technology make it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so quickly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can students
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Universities want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desideratum for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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