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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
desire
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Everybody wants
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
demand for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This definitive new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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