MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
e-learning are empowering
students
in every nation on earth
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to consider
now that distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
certify that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to perceive how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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