MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advancements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOC courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can organizations
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Libya to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Instructors want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This gripping new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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