MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
changes in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
all around the world
to take classes online.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners 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 numerous
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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