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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
e-learning technology have empowered
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for students 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.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This gripping new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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