MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge Published: July 1, 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is an exciting and promising edited collection about massively open online courses (MOOC) and open education resources (OERs). Blended learning technology has rapidly advanced in terms of interactivity and the capability to reach learners in all parts of the world since the emergence of the Internet. The life-changing technological impact of the World Wide Web makes available powerful kinds of communication and interaction which are essential for digital educational technology. There are not too many trends in electronic education technology over the past half-century that can match the sudden arrival of massively open online courses. It is no longer possible to cover these MOOC courses with one definition because there are many different categories of massively open online courses. Some massive open online courses are based on video workshops plus facilitated interaction or discussion forums. Some massive open online courses are a response to global increases in the demand for teaching and learning. These online MOOC courses are undoubtedly a significant change agent influencing online education today. MOOCs and Open Education Around the World reviews opportunities in e-learning online learning services, virtual learning activities and digital learning materials which are growing rapidly. This book analyzes numerous substantial advances in massively open online courses (MOOCs). This illuminating new book also reviews open education resources and online education issues. This book includes Forward #1 by George Siemens. To learn more please see this best books about education website.
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