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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
gains in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
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
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
demand for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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