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
book
that
considers
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
changes in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning organizations
are having to attend to
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
assure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
demand for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This definitive new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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