MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Published by Routledge Chapman & Hall.
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 appealing and promising book relevant to massive open online courses (MOOC) and open educational resources (OERs). Online learning technology has rapidly advanced in terms of interactivity and the ability to reach people all over the world since the emergence of the Internet. The transformative technological influence of the Internet provides potent forms of communication and interaction which are essential for education. There are hardly any trends in online learning technology over the past half-century that can match the sudden arrival of these MOOCs. We can no longer cover these MOOC classes with one definition because there are many different categories of massively open online courses. Some MOOC courses are based on recorded video conversations plus facilitated interaction or discussion forums. Some massively open online courses are a supply-side effort to meet decades-long increases in the demand for schooling and online learning. MOOC courses are unquestionably becoming a significant catalyst for innovations in distance learning. MOOCs and Open Education examines opportunities in digital e-learning technology online learning services, virtual learning activities and digital learning materials which are growing rapidly. This Routledge Chapman & Hall edited collection describes several substantial trends in massive open online courses (MOOCs). This authoritative new book also talks about open educational resources (OERs) and online education topics. This book includes Forward #1 which is titled “The Role of MOOCs in the Future of Education”. This book includes Chapter #3 by Kumiko Aoki. For more info please go to this best books about education website.
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