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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
distance learning are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Academics want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This gripping new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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