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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
gains in
elearning technology enable
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning organizations
have to struggle with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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