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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
elearning have empowered
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning organizations
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Trainers want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
need for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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