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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
advancements in
distance learning are providing the means for
students
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to consider
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can organizations
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desideratum
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
ventures.
Students want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This dramatic new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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