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 Around the World is a
edited collection
that
articulates
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
developments in
electronic educational technology enable
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can students
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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