MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
electronic educational technology are enabling
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
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 several
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are struggling with
today because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can institutions
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open educational
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
demand for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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