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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
elearning have enabled
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are quite a few
issues that
distance learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can participants
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to understand
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
demand for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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