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
describes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can institutions
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
People want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
data
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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