MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
blended learning technology enable
learners
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOC classes are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology organizations
must deal with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
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