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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
deals with
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advances in
electronic education technology are empowering
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are several
issues that
e-learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can organizations
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
growing
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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