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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
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 education institutions
must deal with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
be assured that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can participants
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
desideratum
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
crescive
need for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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