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 the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
e-learning technology are empowering
learners
in nations all around the world
to take online classes.
These online MOOCs are
ordinarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can we
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This interesting new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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