MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
distance learning are empowering
people
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Everyone wants
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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