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 the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
electronic education technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
now that learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can learners
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
desire for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational subjects.
This scholarly new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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