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 the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
talks about
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
e-learning have provided the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to consider
now that distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
want
to understand
these
important new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To handle this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational subjects.
This intriguing new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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