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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
advances in
e-learning have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning organizations
are considering
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can learners
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desire
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
need
to better understand
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
need for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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