MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
studies
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
advances in
distance learning are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massive open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are considering
now that learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
need for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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