MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
online learning technology are enabling
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
customarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
learning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
important new open education
ventures.
Universities want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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