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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
describes
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
gains in
elearning have provided the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning institutions
are considering
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
assure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can organizations
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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