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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
learning technology have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
now that online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can participants
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Germany to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
increasing
desire for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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