MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC classes are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning organizations
are considering
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can students
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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