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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
online learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Professors want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
desire for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This dramatic new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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