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 this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
studies
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
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 a variety of
topics that
online learning organizations
are having to attend to
today because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Professors want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational subjects.
This gripping new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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