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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
online education are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massive open online courses are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are a lot of
subjects that
learning technology organizations
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can we
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
participants
would like
to understand
these
interesting new open education
undertakings.
Educators want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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