MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
e-learning technology enable
people
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive online courses are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
be assured that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
facts
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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