MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
distance learning technology enable
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to attend to
today because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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