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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
need
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to grasp how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
demand for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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