MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
electronic education technology have made it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education institutions
are considering
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can students
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Professors want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
demand for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This amazing new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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