MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
students
all over the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning institutions
have to consider
now that online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can students
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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