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
researches
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
demand for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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