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 the 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
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
e-learning are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are struggling with
now that online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can stakeholders
handle
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This scholarly new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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