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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
learning technology are providing the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning organizations
have to struggle with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can participants
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
experiments.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
data
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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