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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
blended learning are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
need for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This scholarly new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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