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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
certify that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
need
to understand
these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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