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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
gains in
online learning technology make it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
These MOOCs are
customarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are numerous
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to attend to
now that blended learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
want
to better perceive
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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