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 this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
developments in
online education technology are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOCs are
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 a lot of
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to consider
today because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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