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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
reviews
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
learning technology are enabling
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
blended learning organizations
are struggling with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
demand
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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