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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
distance learning make it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in online courses.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
learning technology institutions
have to consider
today because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can institutions
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs?
How can educators
deal with
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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