MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
all around the world
to take classes online.
These online MOOCs are
ordinarily free
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 quite a few
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can learners
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
demand
to grasp how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
important new open education
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
growing
need for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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