MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
distance learning technology are empowering
humans
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOC courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning organizations
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Academics want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
desire for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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