MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can organizations
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This interesting new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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