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
which
describes
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
elearning have enabled
learners
all around the world
to take online classes.
MOOC classes are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can students
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
these
open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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