MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
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
which
examines
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
e-learning technology are empowering
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning organizations
are having to consider
today because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
assure that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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