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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
studies
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
blended learning technology are empowering
people
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning organizations
are struggling with
today because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
desire for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
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