MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advances in
blended learning technology are enabling
humans
all around the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To handle this
expanding
desire for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This intriguing new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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