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 the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
addresses
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
distance learning make it possible for
humans
in nations 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 massively open online courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can organizations
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can educators
manage
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
open educational
ventures.
Everybody wants
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This interesting new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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