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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
gains in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning technology organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can institutions
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Corporations want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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