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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to attend to
now that elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can participants
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desideratum
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Everyone wants
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
desire for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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