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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
explores
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
electronic educational technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
blended learning institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can organizations
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
need for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This gripping new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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