MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
electronic education technology make it possible for
people
all over the world
to participate in online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
have to consider
today because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
want
to understand
these
interesting new open education
experiments.
Teachers want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This gripping new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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