MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
online education are providing the means for
learners
all over the world
to take online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
crescive
demand for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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