MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
e-learning technology enable
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can students
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can institutions
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
experiments.
Educators want
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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