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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
blended learning technology are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are dealing with
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can learners
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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