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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
talks about
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These online MOOC courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Universities want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues.
This interesting new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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