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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
blended learning technology have enabled
students
all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning organizations
have to deal with
now that learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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