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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
humans
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to grasp how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Everybody wants
to know how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
need for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|