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 this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
distance learning are providing the means for
humans
all over the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are numerous
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
necessity
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This gripping new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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