MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
explores
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
e-learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massively open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education organizations
have to consider
now that distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
People want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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