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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
online learning technology are empowering
learners
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
open educational
initiatives.
People want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
need for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education topics.
This interesting new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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