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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
e-learning technology have made it possible for
humans
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology organizations
must deal with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Corporations want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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