MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
technology-enhanced learning enable
learners
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning institutions
are considering
today because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
desire
to comprehend how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Everybody wants
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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