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
addresses
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
online education technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are quite a few
topics that
learning technology organizations
are considering
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can students
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
need
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
demand for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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