MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
certify that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Germany to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can stakeholders
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
need for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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