MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
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
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
changes in
learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online courses.
These online MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are struggling with
now that online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
open education
ventures.
Instructors want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
need for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This gripping new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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