MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
deals with
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
These MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are many
subjects that
online education organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can students
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
want
to better perceive
these
important new open education
undertakings.
Everybody wants
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
need for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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