MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
talks about
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
changes in
elearning technology are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massively open online courses are
commonly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online education institutions
are having to consider
now that elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can educators
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Professors want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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