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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
articulates
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
blended learning are enabling
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
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 many
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
demand for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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