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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
people
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are struggling with
today because learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can institutions
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Trainers want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This definitive new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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