MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
e-learning technology are enabling
humans
in all parts of 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 MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are quite a few
topics that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Corporations want
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desire for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This interesting new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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