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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
developments in
blended learning technology are empowering
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are having to attend to
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Academics want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
need for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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