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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
online learning technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
today because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can teachers
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
open educational
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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