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 the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
digital education technology have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massive open online courses are
commonly 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
issues that
distance learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
demand for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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