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
discusses
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advances in
online education technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to consider
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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