MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
elearning have made it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
new open education
ventures.
Students want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To handle this
developing
desire for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
major 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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