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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
online learning technology have enabled
students
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are considering
today because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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