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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
talks about
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
digital education technology have empowered
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online education institutions
have to consider
now that e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can participants
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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