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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advances in
digital education technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
need for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This authoritative new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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