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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
explores
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
blended learning are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massive open online courses are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning institutions
are having to consider
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
One Month to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
developing
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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