MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
investigates
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
online learning technology are making it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online courses.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational subjects.
This exciting new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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