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 the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
changes in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
students
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
blended learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can educators
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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