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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
researches
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive open courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
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 numerous
topics that
online learning organizations
have to consider
today because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
demand for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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