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
which
deals with
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
online learning are providing the means for
learners
all over the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can we
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
want
to better comprehend
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
need for
data
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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