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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
talks about
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massive open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desideratum for
details
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This authoritative new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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