MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
e-learning have made it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can institutions
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time.
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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