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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
online education technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology institutions
are having to consider
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
assure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
need
to understand
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Everyone wants
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
desideratum for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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