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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
online learning are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning technology organizations
must deal with
today because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
need
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
data
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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