MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
certify that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Academics want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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