MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
people
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can students
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
demand for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This amazing new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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