MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
changes in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online courses.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are considering
now that distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also talks about 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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