MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
customarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
blended learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can participants
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open educational
experiments.
Lecturers want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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