MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
researches
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
electronic education technology enable
people
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
good?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can organizations
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Canada to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
necessity
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Students want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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