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 this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
electronic education technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning organizations
have to consider
now that online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Macau to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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