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 this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
improvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
humans
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning institutions
have to consider
now that elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
need for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
most important 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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