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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
students
all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desideratum
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
desire for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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