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 the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
researches
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
learning technology are providing the means for
students
all over the world
to be participants in courses online.
MOOC classes are
customarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
issues that
e-learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can we
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Academics want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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