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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
reviews
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
distance learning technology have empowered
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
topics that
learning technology organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can participants
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Corporations want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This dramatic new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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