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
describes
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
developments in
blended learning technology are empowering
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
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 quite a few
topics that
elearning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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