MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
blended learning are making it possible for
students
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
are struggling with
now that online education technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to grasp how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
want
to understand
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
demand for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This intriguing new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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