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 the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
elearning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive online courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are quite a few
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can educators
be assured that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Australia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
open education
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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