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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
elearning technology are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOCs are
customarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
assure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
procurable there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Professors want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
demand for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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