MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
learning technology are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
want
to better grasp
these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
developing
desire for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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