MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning are empowering
learners
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.
These massive open courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online education institutions
are dealing with
today because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Everyone wants
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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