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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
researches
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
elearning technology enable
people
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
blended learning organizations
have to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research.
How can educators
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Aland to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
need for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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