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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
researches
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
online education technology are making it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOCs are
customarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning technology institutions
have to deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can learners
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
these
open education
initiatives.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This authoritative new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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