MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
must deal with
now that blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can organizations
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Scholars want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
demand for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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