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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
distance learning technology make it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Germany to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
want
to understand
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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