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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
customarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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