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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
evolvements in
electronic education technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning organizations
are having to consider
today because learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can students
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Canada to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to comprehend how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
open education
experiments.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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