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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advances in
blended learning have made it possible for
learners
all around the world
to take classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
open education
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
need for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This gripping new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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