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 this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
reviews
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
elearning technology have enabled
students
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
blended learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Lecturers want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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