MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
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
explores
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advances in
online learning technology have empowered
people
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open courses are
customarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
elearning institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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