MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open courses are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
experiments.
Intellectuals want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This amazing new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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