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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
now that blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can participants
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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