MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
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
explores
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
blended learning organizations
are having to consider
today because learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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