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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
e-learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
learning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Corporations want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
demand for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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