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 the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
distance learning are enabling
humans
all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to consider
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
demand
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Corporations want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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