MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
distance learning have empowered
students
all around the world
to participate in online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
issues that
online education institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can stakeholders
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
necessity
to comprehend how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desire for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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