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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
researches
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
online education are empowering
humans
in every nation on earth
to take online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
passable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
new open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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