MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
distance learning enable
people
in every nation on earth
to take online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
demand
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This exciting new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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