MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
subjects that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This scholarly new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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