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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This definitive new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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