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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
reviews
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
blended learning technology enable
humans
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning organizations
have to deal with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
People want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
growing
desire for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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