MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can organizations
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Trainers want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desire for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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