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 this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
learning technology are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to take online classes.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
desire
to perceive how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
crescive
need for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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