MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
all over 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 courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning organizations
are having to consider
now that online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
desire for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This scholarly new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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