MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive open courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can participants
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Canada to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
People want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
need for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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