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
that
deals with
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
e-learning are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
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 massive open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can students
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This book
also researches the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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