MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
gains in
distance learning technology enable
students
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
learning technology organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Corporations want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
growing
desideratum for
details
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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