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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
e-learning technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can institutions
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
necessity
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
undertakings.
Everybody wants
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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