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 the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to struggle with
today because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Spain to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource topics.
This gripping new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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