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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
talks about
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
electronic education technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
demand
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Professors want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This definitive new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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