MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
changes in
distance learning are empowering
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a lot of
topics that
online education institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
France to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
desideratum for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This authoritative new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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