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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
blended learning technology make it possible for
learners
all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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