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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
data
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This sensational new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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