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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
studies
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
developments in
e-learning technology have enabled
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Canada to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to perceive how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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