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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advances in
elearning technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
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
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
distance learning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can students
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Teachers want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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