MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
describes
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
online learning technology are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can institutions
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Finland to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desideratum
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
need for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This definitive new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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