MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
elearning have enabled
humans
in every nation on earth
to take online courses.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
desideratum
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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