MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning institutions
have to deal with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desire for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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