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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
learning technology are empowering
people
all around the world
to take classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can organizations
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
new open education
undertakings.
Researchers want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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