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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
online learning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
Massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desire
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This authoritative new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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