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 this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
online learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
topics that
online education institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can students
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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