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 this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
changes in
distance learning technology make it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC courses are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
important new open education
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
desire for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This intriguing new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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