MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
online learning technology have enabled
students
all over the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
desideratum
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This sensational new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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