MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOCs are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are several
issues that
e-learning organizations
have to struggle with
today because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
demand for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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