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 the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
electronic educational technology have empowered
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
assure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can students
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
France to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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