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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
addresses
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
e-learning technology are empowering
students
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are many
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are dealing with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desire
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
undertakings.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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