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
which
explores
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
distance learning have made it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take online courses.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning organizations
have to consider
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
procurable there is a
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Researchers want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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