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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
gains in
online learning technology have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology institutions
have to consider
now that learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can educators
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desire
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
demand for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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