MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
deals with
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
online education technology are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These online MOOC courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can we
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
desideratum for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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