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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
e-learning technology are empowering
humans
all over the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning technology organizations
have to consider
today because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
new open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
need for
data
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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