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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
need
to perceive how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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