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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
blended learning technology are enabling
students
all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
These massive open courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning technology institutions
must deal with
today because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
ensure that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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