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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
online learning are enabling
students
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
must deal with
today because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This amazing new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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