MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
online education are empowering
humans
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning institutions
are dealing with
today because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
want
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Everybody wants
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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