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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massive open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are considering
today because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Trainers want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To handle this
demand for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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