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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
New
changes in
digital education technology have empowered
learners
all around the world
to take classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning organizations
have to consider
now that e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
desire
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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