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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
humans
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are considering
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
demand for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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