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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning organizations
are considering
now that online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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