MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
developments in
online learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
These MOOC courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
developing
need for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This scholarly new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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