MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
blended learning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are quite a few
topics that
learning technology organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
be assured that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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