MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
gains in
e-learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
now that online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can students
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desire for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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