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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
New
gains in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can students
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
need for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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