MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
distance learning are empowering
learners
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are dealing with
today because distance learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Students want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
data
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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