MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
developments in
electronic education technology have provided the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
topics that
online education institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Corporations want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
need for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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