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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
humans
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
need
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
crescive
desideratum for
data
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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