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 the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
talks about
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
improvements in
online education technology make it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online classes.
These MOOC courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
demand for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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