MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
improvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOCs are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
blended learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
ensure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
open education
ventures.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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