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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
elearning have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC classes are
free
for students but do not
always
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
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
now that learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
promising new open educational
experiments.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
need for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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