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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
learners
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can students
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Yale University to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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