MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
changes in
distance learning are enabling
humans
all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
India to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
ventures.
Academics want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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