MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
distance learning are enabling
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
issues that
e-learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
experiments.
People want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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