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 the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
addresses
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
online education are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are several
topics that
blended learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Corporations want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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