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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
explores
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
blended learning technology have enabled
humans
in every nation on earth
to participate in online classes.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
e-learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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