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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
online education make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to consider
now that online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Everyone wants
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This sensational new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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