MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
electronic education technology have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are several
subjects that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Lecturers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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