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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
elearning technology have made it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that online education technology is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to grasp how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
new open educational
undertakings.
Trainers want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This amazing new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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