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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology have empowered
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desideratum
to perceive how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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