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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
researches
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
e-learning technology are empowering
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
have to consider
today because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Canada to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
open education
initiatives.
People want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also researches the
most important 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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