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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
online education are providing the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can we
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
experiments.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desire for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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