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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take online classes.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online learning institutions
have to consider
today because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can students
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Lecturers want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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