MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massive online courses are
almost always free
but do not
always
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 several
topics that
distance learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
undertakings.
Universities want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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