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 this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
changes in
e-learning technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
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
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Duke University to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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