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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
talks about
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
online education technology are enabling
students
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online education organizations
have to consider
today because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|