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 this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
advancements in
distance learning technology have enabled
people
in every nation on earth
to take classes online.
These massive open courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are considering
today because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Academics want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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