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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
online education have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This dramatic new book
also considers 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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