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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
reviews
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
electronic education technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning organizations
are having to deal with
now that online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
would like
to understand
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This authoritative new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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