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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
topics
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
distance learning are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
open education
undertakings.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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