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 the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
advances in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
all over the world
to participate in online courses.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
make sure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
growing
need for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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