MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
e-learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This scholarly new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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