MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
be assured that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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