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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
changes in
blended learning technology have enabled
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in online classes.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|
