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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can learners
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Laos to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
significant new open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
desideratum for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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