MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
students
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.
MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This amazing new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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