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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
blended learning have enabled
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning organizations
are considering
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desire for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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