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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
investigates
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
elearning technology are empowering
people
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
subjects that
online education institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
passable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
desire for
information
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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