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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
explores
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
electronic educational technology make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
learning technology organizations
have to consider
now that online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
desire for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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