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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advancements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Austria to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To handle this
crescive
need for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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