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 is a
book
which
explores
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning are enabling
students
in nations all aver the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Canada to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This interesting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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