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 this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
researches
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Professors want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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