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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
elearning technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are considering
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can students
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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