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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
reviews
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
people
all over the world
to participate in online courses.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can institutions
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
procurable there is a
necessity
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
need
to better understand
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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