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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
students
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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