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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
deals with
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can students
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses?
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 educators
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Instructors want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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