MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
distance learning are providing the means for
students
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC courses are
normally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
need
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also studies the
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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