MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
studies
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
distance learning technology make it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
blended learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
certify that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open education
experiments.
Scientists want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
developing
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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