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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
Massively open online courses are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning organizations
are considering
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can participants
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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