MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
elearning technology have provided the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
blended learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Russia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desideratum for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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