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
book
that
describes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
blended learning technology have enabled
people
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
are considering
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
need
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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