MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
researches
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
online education technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
free
but do not
always
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
elearning institutions
are having to attend to
now that learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
certify that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desideratum for
details
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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