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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
blended learning organizations
are dealing with
now that online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can we
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
desideratum for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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