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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
digital education technology are making it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
topics that
learning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to grasp how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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