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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
humans
all over the world
to participate in courses online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
must deal with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To handle this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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