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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
elearning technology are making it possible for
people
all over the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOCs are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning institutions
must deal with
today because distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
open education
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
need for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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