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
book
that
investigates
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
online learning technology are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive online courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
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 numerous
issues that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can students
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Trainers want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
desire for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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