MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
developments in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
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
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are considering
now that distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Chile to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
new open education
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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