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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
addresses
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
students
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 students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
learning technology institutions
are having to consider
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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