MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
blended learning have provided the means for
people
all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
blended learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
desideratum
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
need for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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