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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
online learning have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to grasp how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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