MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
electronic educational technology make it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning technology organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can organizations
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
undertakings.
Everybody wants
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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