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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
distance learning technology make it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online education organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Russia to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can educators
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
People want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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