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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
advancements in
e-learning have made it possible for
students
all over the world
to take online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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