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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take classes online.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
learning technology organizations
are struggling with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
need for
facts
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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