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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
learners
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are several
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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