MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
talks about
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These online MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are many
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can we
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
new open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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