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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to take courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
learning technology institutions
have to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open education
ventures.
People want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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