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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
learners
all around the world
to participate in courses online.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
now that blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Guam to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
demand for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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