MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
online learning enable
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Everybody wants
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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