MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open courses are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can learners
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
need
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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