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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
developments in
elearning are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can students
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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