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 this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
studies
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
online learning have empowered
learners
all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are several
issues that
online education institutions
have to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
be assured that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
desire for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This dramatic new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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