MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOC courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
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 a variety of
topics that
online education organizations
are struggling with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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