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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
deals with
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
changes in
electronic education technology are enabling
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to consider
today because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
need
to better comprehend
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
demand for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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