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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
digital education technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC courses are
commonly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to attend to
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to comprehend how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
ventures.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Students want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
demand for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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