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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
digital education technology have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to grasp how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
open education
undertakings.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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