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 this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
electronic educational technology are providing the means for
students
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning technology organizations
must deal with
today because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can we
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Monaco to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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