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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
advancements in
distance learning are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online education organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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