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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online education organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
need
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Instructors want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
crescive
desire for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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