MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
elearning technology have made it possible for
people
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
These massive online courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are numerous
issues that
distance learning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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