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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
blended learning technology enable
students
all over the world
to take online courses.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are a variety of
topics that
blended learning organizations
have to struggle with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
want
to understand
these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This intriguing new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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