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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advances in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
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.
MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology organizations
have to deal with
today because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
guarantee that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
desideratum for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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