MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
articulates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
blended learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can institutions
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can institutions
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Russia to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
desire
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
experiments.
Scientists want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
developing
need for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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