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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
students
in nations all aver 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 MOOCs are
customarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
must deal with
now that online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Students want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This sensational new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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