MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advances in
online learning make it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
learning technology institutions
are considering
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
desideratum for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|