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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
online learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
customarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are quite a few
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can participants
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Corporations want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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