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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
talks about
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
students
all over the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
customarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can students
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
participants
want
to understand
these
significant new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
demand for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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