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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
articulates
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
elearning technology are making it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can we
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
experiments.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desire for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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