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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
researches
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
elearning have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
MOOC courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to deal with
today because online education technology is
developing so fast.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
need for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This authoritative new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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