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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
students
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can we
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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