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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
studies
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
improvements in
online learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOC courses are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are numerous
topics that
blended learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can students
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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