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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
desire for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This book
also discusses the
key 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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