MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
online learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning institutions
are considering
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
facts
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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