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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology are enabling
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOCs are
customarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning organizations
are considering
now that online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can organizations
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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