MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning organizations
are having to struggle with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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