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 the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
talks about
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
distance learning have made it possible for
students
all around the world
to take online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to comprehend how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Academics want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This amazing new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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