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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
talks about
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
online education are empowering
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Professors want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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