MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
New
evolvements in
e-learning technology have empowered
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take courses online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
new open educational
ventures.
Corporations want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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