MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advances in
distance learning make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These online MOOCs are
customarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
demand
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
undertakings.
Educators want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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