MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
online learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can educators
assure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
experiments.
Students want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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