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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
online learning technology enable
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are considering
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can learners
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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