MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
researches
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
electronic educational technology have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOC classes are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
certify that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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