MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
online learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
are dealing with
now that elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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