MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
electronic education technology have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
customarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are having to deal with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can organizations
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
desire for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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