MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology have empowered
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
subjects that
online education organizations
are struggling with
now that online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This sensational new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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