MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
addresses
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
changes in
distance learning technology have enabled
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open courses are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to grasp how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
undertakings.
Scientists want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
increasing
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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