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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
articulates
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
blended learning are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desideratum
to comprehend how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
endeavours.
People want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
need for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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