MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
e-learning technology are empowering
people
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning technology organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
need for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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