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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
digital education technology have enabled
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
increasing
demand for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This sensational new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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