MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
online learning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all around 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 courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
One Month to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This exciting new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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