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 the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
blended learning technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are numerous
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are considering
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to perceive how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Public servants want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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