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 this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
articulates
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning organizations
are considering
now that elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This exciting new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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