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 the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
reviews
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology are enabling
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning institutions
are struggling with
today because online education technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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