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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
electronic educational technology have enabled
students
in nations all around the world
to take online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can we
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
desire
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
significant new open educational
experiments.
Students want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
crescive
desire for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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