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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
blended learning technology are empowering
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can we
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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