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 the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
reviews
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
gains in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
now that online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time.
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Qatar to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This amazing new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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