MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
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
explores
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology have enabled
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
want
to better comprehend
these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
developing
desire for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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