MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
distance learning are making it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning institutions
must deal with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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