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 the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
elearning technology are empowering
people
in every nation on earth
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are considering
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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