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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
addresses
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
learning technology make it possible for
students
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to struggle with
today because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This authoritative new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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