MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
articulates
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
learning technology have enabled
students
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
today because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
undertakings.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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