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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
online learning are making it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can we
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
desire for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This sensational new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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