MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 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
that
deals with
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
learning technology are enabling
humans
in every nation on earth
to participate in online courses.
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
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Belarus to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
important new open education
ventures.
Instructors want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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