MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
reviews
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
learning technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
blended learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
demand for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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