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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These massive open courses are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online learning institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
demand for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This scholarly new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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