MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
articulates
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
gains in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning organizations
have to deal with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
assure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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