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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
reviews
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
online education technology have enabled
humans
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are dealing with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can organizations
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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