MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can learners
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
new open education
undertakings.
Corporations want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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