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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
online education technology are enabling
humans
all over the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOCs are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This sensational new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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