MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
blended learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desideratum
to perceive how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
important new open education
ventures.
Students want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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