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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
e-learning technology make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These MOOC courses are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning organizations
are dealing with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
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 we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
demand for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
key 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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