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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take online courses.
MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can participants
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
demand for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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