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 is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
want
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This interesting new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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