MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online education institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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