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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
studies
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
online education are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
These massive online courses are
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 a lot of
subjects that
online learning organizations
are having to deal with
today because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
demand
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
increasing
need for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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