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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
online learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
learning technology organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
ventures.
Students want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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